Indonesian Diversity at Airlangga (INDIAIR) 2018

This is a two-week end of year break session at for emergency Universitas Airlangga, where participants can learn the cultures and diversities of Indonesia. It will be an excellent opportunity to catch up your coursework, meeting professors in an informal settings, and to enjoy the companionship of students from all over the world.

If you want to learn and experience more the real pluralism, Indonesia is the best place to go. Having more than 17,000 islands and more less 255 million people, Indonesia has a significant cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity, from the daily Hindu rituals practiced on Bali Island to the prevalence of Islamic sharia law in Aceh (Sumatra) or the semi-nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles of the Mentawai people.

The Indonesian government nurtures and promotes its diversity by adopting a pluralist approach. “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika” as the motto of diversity means Unity in Diversity that is perpetuated in national ideology of Indonesia. This motto articulates the diversity that shapes the country.

Program Benefits

Certificate of Attendance

Academic Transcript (credit earning/transfer)

Hands on experience in Indonesian multiculturalism and diversity

Fun cross cultural experience with other local and international students from other countries

Applicable knowledge of some short courses; Indonesian language, traditional games and dances